COVID-19 update
COVID-19 update
Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect our waste collection staff
- Dispose of all the following in the garbage in plastic garbage bags:
- Personal hygiene products
- Used tissues
- Cleaning cloths
- Face masks
- Gloves
- Sanitary wipes, even those listed as flushable or compostable
- All similar items
- Securely tie garbage bags shut and set out in your bin in your regular collection area
If you’re sick or caring for someone who is sick
- Double bag all personal waste in plastic garbage bags
- Securely tie all bags shut and dispose of as regular residential garbage
Unbagged or loose items will not be collected.
We provide services, facilities, and tools to help you do your part to keep organics and recyclable items out of the landfill.
Get service details
Get your collection schedule
Find your waste collection schedule and download the VanCollect app to sign up for reminders.
Waste Wizard
Search by item to see how to recycle or safely dispose of it.
Single family homes and duplexes
Get details on garbage, food scraps, and yard waste collection.
Apartments, condos, and townhomes
Tools and resources for building managers for managing waste at multi-family buildings.
Abandoned garbage and illegal dumping
Help us keep your neighbourhood clean and safe by properly reporting abandoned garbage and illegal dumping.
Recycling and disposal facilities
Not everything can go into your collection bins. Find out how to dispose of items at one of our facilities.
Related programs and initiatives
Zero Waste 2040
We have a long-term strategic vision for Vancouver to achieve the goal of zero waste by 2040.
